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I'm dazzled by the middle aged dudes they added to the youngsters. What do they bring to the party that Yurt7, THT, Luka, Kenny, Bazely, Dunn, Vernon Carey Jr., Kenny Knox II or Frank Jackson did not?
 
Yeah, not that he was negative, but definitely a lot different tone than the other vets. Think he knows he isnt really wanted there.

I don't really have a problem with anything that John was saying. It's just a mismatch in what his career goals are and where this team is at. He's 27 and it's totally fair for him to see himself as a player first instead of a full fledged mentor. I think it's more of a credit to guys like Clarkson/Lauri who seem enthusiastic about dedicating this upcoming season to the young players.
 
I don't really have a problem with anything that John was saying. It's just a mismatch in what his career goals are and where this team is at. He's 27 and it's totally fair for him to see himself as a player first instead of a full fledged mentor. I think it's more of a credit to guys like Clarkson/Lauri who seem enthusiastic about dedicating this upcoming season to the young players.
To be fair, Lauri just got super-paid and his minutes and role are going to be the same as always.

Clarkson I think is just in chill-mode at this point in his career.
 
To be fair, Lauri just got super-paid and his minutes and role are going to be the same as always.

Clarkson I think is just in chill-mode at this point in his career.
This. John in a different spot. Don't love the comments on starting but nothing "wrong" there at all. Will be curious if he comes off the bench if he pouts or is a pro. I would guess he'd be a total pro about it but it may not be the best thing for the locker room. Its not an ideal situation for either party right now.
 
If John is unhappy with being on the bench/being a mentor…it’s really the fault of the FO who brought him in. Can’t blame him. He played really well at the end of last year, so maybe if he keeps that up we can find a taker.

My general impression from media day is that everyone knows that this is a developmental year. If this team surprises and wins more games than expected, it will come via young players exceeding….not vets winning games as in year’s past.
 
If John is unhappy with being on the bench/being a mentor…it’s really the fault of the FO who brought him in. Can’t blame him. He played really well at the end of last year, so maybe if he keeps that up we can find a taker.

My general impression from media day is that everyone knows that this is a developmental year. If this team surprises and wins more games than expected, it will come via young players exceeding….not vets winning games as in year’s past.
A bunch of twitter folks want to say this is just a re-run of the past two years but it is so clearly not.
 
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